Sermons on hope and renewal:

Rest & Renew Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

One of the most well-known phrases in all of literature is: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” In order to do this we must: Focus on the relationship, rest in His provision, and sense His renewal.

March 26th Psalm 23:1-3 Rest & Renew Focus on the relationship “The Lord is my shepherd” v.1 “I am the good shepherd. I know My own sheep, and they know Me…The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” John 10:14, 11 Rest in His provision “there is nothing I lack” v.1 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Renewing Of The Mind

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Nov 29, 2014

Would you like to know the will of God for your life? Paul, in his letter to the Romans, tells us that we need to rewire our minds in order to enable us to better discover what that might be.

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Renewal Of Baptism Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 12, 2021

The baptism of Jesus declares that Jesus’s full authority to save is rooted in his full union with humanity.

The Renewal of Baptism Jeffery Anselmi / General The Power of the Gospel / Baptism / Matthew 3:13–17 The baptism of Jesus declares that Jesus’s full authority to save is rooted in his full union with humanity. INTRODUCTION • Do you remember the sense of excitement and awe you felt when you first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Renew Sex Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 9, 2019

Jesus did not come to abolish the law but fulfill it. He calls on us to live understanding Heterosexual relations are for the purpose creating, understanding relational intimacy and continuing God’s will in the world

On July 20, 1969, as commander of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module, Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon. His first words after stepping on the moon, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind,” were televised to Earth and heard by millions. Urban legend has it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-48, John 8:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renew Supernatural Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 9, 2019

Jesus works represent an orderly working of the supernatural

Theologian and author, RC Sproul says, “if you expect a miracle—if miracles are expectable—there’s nothing miraculous about them. If they’re ordinary then they carry no certifiable weight. It’s by their extraordinary character that they have sign power: ...read more

Scripture: John 12:49-50, John 17:8, John 14:10, John 8:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renew Violence Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 9, 2019

While Jesus forbids the use of the sword as a means to advance the kingdom of God, the New Testament does not teach an absolute or principled pacifism.

Violence – we are a culture awash in it. Violence is on our TVs and devices, whether in the form of entertainment or the nightly news. We can’t go a day without hearing about some new statistic about the death rates in “CHIRAQ” or Chicago or about another ISIS moment in the Middle East. For many of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-40, Romans 12:17-21, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Renewing Of The Mind

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019

Man is composed of three parts: Body, Soul, and Spirit

THE RENEWING OF THE MIND According to Watchman Nee I. THE RENEWING OF THE MIND A. Mind 1. Two ways of translating a. mind b. understanding 2. In Greek --> it is the word nous Used 24 times in New Test. Romans 1:28; Romans 7:23; Romans 7:25; Romans 11:34; Romans 12:2; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 12:34-35, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restoration And Renewal

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Jan 5, 2020

Spiritual growth can only be accomplished by knowing, hearing and applying God’s precepts to our spiritual heart through His Word. In order to understand this passage in Nehemiah we should consider what brought the people of God to this point.

Spiritual growth can only be accomplished by knowing, hearing and applying God’s precepts to our spiritual heart through His Word. In order to understand this passage in Nehemiah we should consider what brought the people of God to this point. Therefore we must start in the beginning. In the book ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Renewal Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 19, 2024

As followers of Christ, we are called to live different in the world.

"Do not conform to the present age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect." - Romans 12:2 As followers of Christ, we are called to live counter-culturally, resisting the pressure to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Restoration And Renewal

Contributed by John Tristan Jayme on Oct 30, 2022

... They had seen His hand of judgment upon them when He took them from their promised land and made them captive in Babylon. They lost it.

Thoughts: In the passages from Ezekiel (36: 24-26). God is talking to the people of Israel. The Israelites knew God; they experienced His faithfulness; they knew that they were His chosen people. They had seen His hand of judgment upon them when He took them from their promised land and made ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-14

Renewed Man

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Can you honestly say that you are living a life that is different from the world around you? Can you honestly say that your life displays Jesus Christ to the world?

Opening Illustration: Story of Pastor David Wilkerson reached out to the gangs of New York in the hood, even risking his own life for bringing gang leaders like Nicky Cruz to Jesus Christ. He never lost heart. Introduction: This morning as we delve into Ephesians 4 by flagging the all-important ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renewed Strength

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

Eagles get or grow stronger with age, whilst humans get or grow weaker with age. This is because the eagles have a restoration or renewal process in their mid 40’s. The eagle goes through a painful process for 5 months as part of this restoration.

Eagles get or grow stronger with age, whilst humans get or grow weaker with age. This is because the eagles have a restoration or renewal process in their mid 40’s. The eagle goes through a painful process for 5 months as part of this restoration. The process requires that the eagle fly to a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:30

Spiritual Renewal

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025

Spiritual renewal is essential for every believer who desires to grow in faith and experience the fullness of God’s power. Without renewal, we risk becoming spiritually dry, weak, and ineffective.

SPIRITUAL RENEWAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: Psalm 51:10, Ezekiel 36:26, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Isaiah 40:31, Titus 3:5 INTRODUCTION Spiritual renewal is a vital experience for every believer. It is the process of being refreshed, revived, and transformed in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hopeful

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 3, 2008

5th Sunday in Lent Sermon The raising of Lazarus

Fifth Sunday in Lent John 11:1- 45 Hopeful "Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent to him, saying, "Lord, he ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

The Potter, Genesis 2

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 14, 2020

A message about hope for today based upon rest and shaping ourselves on the potter's wheel. Realizing that even in the tough times we are all going through, He is with us. All of the time.

Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational